ISAAC II ANGELUS, 1185-1195
Mint of Constantinopolis
Hyperpyron 1185-1195.
Obv. The Virgin nimbate enthroned facing; on her breast, head of infant Christ; in field, MHP ligate - ΘV.
Rev. (ICAAKIOC ΔЄΠOTH) Isaac, on l., wearing loros and divitision and holding cruciform sceptre, and the Archangel Michael, on r., in military attire, both holding sword between them; in lower r. field, (X/AP)/X/(M).
Sear 2001. DOC pl. 20, 2-4.
4.11 g. Scyphate form. Uneven rim. Extremely fine.
Purchased from Baldwin's London in 2003.